Andrew Bardsley

Manchester

Court Reporter at Manchester Evening News

Court reporter for @MENnewsdesk

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Child minder tells police 'I'll admit it' after parent's horror discovery

1 week ago | express.co.uk | John Scheerhout |Andrew Bardsley |Jon Macpherson

Andrea Ward admitted three charges of child neglect (Image: Lancs Live)Andrea Ward, from Tottington, was discovered to have left a "crying" baby strapped in a car seat at her home while she went out for 25 minutes with other children, according to court proceedings. A parent, who was left "shocked" after asking Ward about the whereabouts of her child, spotted this neglect.
Childminder admits to 'neglecting' baby at after shocked parent's discovery

2 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Andrew Bardsley

A registered childminder who neglected infants in her care said she would "hold up her hands and admit it" after police arrested her, a court was told. Andrea Ward, 63, left a "crying infant" in a car seat at her home in Bury, Greater Manchester. Despite being "highly recommended" to the baby's parents, she left her for 25 minutes while she went out with other children.
Dad killed in hit-and-run, daughter's life is left in ruins

2 weeks ago | express.co.uk | Padma Murughappun |Andrew Bardsley

Bury tragedy: Father killed in hit-and-run, family confronts unbearable lossGavin Andrews was killed by a speeding driver as he crossed the road, and then a bid to cover up the crime was launched. Car on fire (Image: GMP)Gavin Andrews, an outdoor enthusiast, was forced to seek indoor pastimes on a chilly November evening. He indulged in a game of snooker before heading out for a takeaway meal, intending to return home to his partner and their nine year old daughter, Lacey.
'You are the one who destroyed a little girl’s life'

2 weeks ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Andrew Bardsley

Gavin Andrews was killed on his way home after buying food from a takeawayGavin Andrews proudly displays his catch of the day. He loved anything outdoors, but because it was a cold, November evening, he had to look inside for a hobby. A game of snooker was also something he was fond of. That night he'd potted some balls, and headed to a takeaway for some food. He was planning on taking his grub home, where he lived with his partner and their nine-year-old daughter.
The shocking moment BMW was found torched on a residential street

2 weeks ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Andrew Bardsley

The car was set on fire by Suaiel Haider to try and cover for his nephewThis was the shocking moment a BMW was found torched on a residential street. Suaiel Haider set fire to the car in a bid to destroy evidence and cover up his nephew's involvement in a fatal car crash. Faizaan Haider had hit 34-year-old Gavin Andrews as he crossed the road. Haider was driving at almost twice the speed limit and was under the influence of alcohol at the time, Minshull Street Crown Court heard.
'Cowardly' businessman tried to save nephew’s skin after he killed much loved dad in horror crash

2 weeks ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Andrew Bardsley

Suaiel Haider and Faizaan Haider have both been jailedA businessman tried to save his nephew’s skin from the ‘dreadful consequences’ of killing a dad in a horror crash by setting a car ablaze. Suaiel Haider, who has worked in the motoring industry, tried to cover up Faizaan Haider’s crime after he had ploughed into 34-year-old Gavin Andrews in Bury, while driving a BMW at almost twice the speed limit and while under the influence of drink.
Three more accused decline to give evidence in Rochdale sexual abuse trial

3 weeks ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Andrew Bardsley

A second defendant is expected to give evidence next weekThree more men accused of sexual offences in the Rochdale abuse trial will not be giving evidence, jurors have heard. The two alleged victims, who cannot be named for legal reasons, claim they were sexually abused in Rochdale between 2001 and 2006. The complainants, identified as Girl A and Girl B, both gave evidence in court during the trial.
Greater Manchester Police officer denies killing 'wonderful' mum

3 weeks ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Andrew Bardsley

PC Mark Burrows is charged with causing the death of Heather SmedleyA police officer has denied causing the death of a mum during a crash in Oldham. PC Mark Burrows is accused of killing 53-year-old Heather Smedley days before Christmas in 2022. The charge followed an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. The IOPC said that an unmarked police car had been in pursuit of an Audi A3 that officers believed was stolen.
Addict stabbed to death while trying to 'tax' drug dealers, murder trial told

3 weeks ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Andrew Bardsley

Michael McCann died in June last yearAn addict was stabbed to death after he tried to ‘tax’ drug dealers, a murder trial has heard. Michael McCann, 35, was knifed after he asked a pal to order heroin and crack cocaine. He then became involved in a struggle with 49-year-old Paul Simmons, who was armed with a wooden stick, before Jordan Downs, 32, stabbed him to the leg, prosecutors allege. The pair deny murder and are on trial at Minshull Street Crown Court.
'People cannot be allowed to take the law into their own hands'

3 weeks ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Andrew Bardsley

Andrew McMaster and Adam Haigh were hauled before a judgeTwo pro-Palestine activists were told they had made ‘conscious decisions to break the law’ during a protest at a factory in Oldham. Protesters targeted the offices of Ferranti Technologies, which was then under the ownership of Israel based arms manufacturer Elbit. Thousands of pounds-worth of damage was caused as red paint was sprayed on the building, and windows were smashed.